09.22.2026 Town Council Minutes Work SessionI
A Place Where Everyone Matters
Call to Order/ Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m .
Council Members Present:
Mayor David F. Bristol
Mayor Pro-Tern Amy Bartley
Deputy Mayor Pro-Tern Chris Kern
Councilmember Marcus E. Ray
Councilmember Craig Andres
Councilmember Cameron Reeves
Council Members Absent:
Councilmember Doug Charles
Staff Members Present:
Mario Canizares, Town Manager
Terry Welch, Town Attorney
Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary
Bob Scott, Deputy Town Manager
Chuck Ewings, Assistant Town Manager
Robyn Battle, Executive Director
Madison Clark, EDC Executive Director
David Hoover, Development Services Director
Ryan Pasko, IT Specialist II
Chris Landrum, Finance Director
MINUTES
Prosper Town Council Work Session
Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers
250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas
Tuesday , September 22, 2026
Pete Anaya, Assistant Director of Engineering -Capital Projects
Stuart Blasingame, Fire Chief
Brent Brown, Police Chief
Items for Individual Consideration:
1. Discussion regarding open container rules in Downtown Prosper. (RB)
Ms. Battle presented a review of the Local Option Elections held in Prosper, TABC
permits allowed within the town, clarifications of off-premise consumption and alcohol
"to-go", special events and how it pertains to the sale of alcohol and the Downtown
Entertainment District. Chief Brown added further examples of special events with
fencing versus a town or cosponsored event as well as how the town enforces versus
TABC enforcement. Ms. Battle added that an ordinance regarding late hours will be
coming forward for Council consideration at a future meeting date .
The Town Council discussed current town regulations, special events, and enforcement
through different scenarios with alcohol sales .
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2. Receive TxDOT update regarding FM 1385. (HW)
Mr. Anaya introduced Travis Campbell, Director of Transportation and Development for
TxDOT.
Mr. Campbell presented, indicating that there are three segments/projects along FM
1385. Currently in TxDOT's Unified Transportation Program is Phase 1 (US 380 to Union
Park). The plans have been designed and right-of-way acquisition should begin in
October 2026. Mr. Campbell noted the remaining segments include : Phase 2 (Union
Park to Cotton Tri) and Phase 3 (Cotton Tri to FM 455). Mr. Campbell noted resources
that citizens may use to look up the progress of projects within Denton County and
TxDOT.
The Town Council discussed how noise walls are determined and possible partnership
capabilities for Frontier Parkway turn lanes on the east side of Preston Road.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001 et seq . Texas Government Code,
as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, to deliberate regarding :
Section 551.087 -To discuss and consider economic development incentives and all
matters incident and related thereto.
Section 551. 072 -To discuss and consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto.
Section 551.074 -To discuss and consider personnel matters and all matters incident and
related thereto.
Section 551 . 071 -To consult with the Town Attorney regarding legal issues associated with
code enforcement activities and substandard structures, and all matters incident and related
thereto.
Section 551 .071 -Consultation with the Town Attorney regarding pending or anticipated
litigation.
Section 551.071 -Consultation with the Town Attorney to discuss legal issues associated
with any agenda item.
Reconvene into Work Session.
No Executive Session took place.
Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
These minutes were approved on the 13 th day of October 2026 .
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APPROVED:
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David F. Bristol, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary
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